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In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan--especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes go

在 BodyTalk 中，作者提出「與身體的關係」是影響自我價值、人際互動與心理健康的核心。對於長期忽視身體感受、甚至將身體視為痛苦來源的人來說，重新建立連結可能看似遙不可及。本書以一年 365 天為架構，設計了簡單的日常練習：包括輕度動作、覺察引導與書寫提示，幫助讀者一步步回到當下，感知並理解身體訊號，從而處理情緒、釋放壓力，並找回自信與安全感。這是一本結合理論與實踐的工具書，適合希望修復身心平衡的人。本書亮點：將創傷療癒落實到日常步驟動作＋書寫雙軌練習，易於持續提供重建自我價值與安全感的方法延續 The Body Keeps the Score 精神的實踐版Continuing the conversation started in The Body Keeps the Score and The Complex PTSD Workbook, BodyTalk is unique guide to reestablishing connection to your body in order to process difficult emotions, improve mental health, and feel secure in your own skin. Everything in your life comes down to how connected you are to your own body. Your relationships, your career, even your self-worth and self-respect are all a reflection of the relationship you have with your body. When things feel out of alignment, overwhelming or "too much," it's a sign that you've already lost communication with yourself and the physical sensations within your body that let you know something is not right. The challenge is that many

2012諾貝爾文學獎得主──莫言，最重要的長篇代表作之一透過六世輪迴的生命之眼，講述五十年土地情感。「莫言將夢幻寫實主義與民間故事、歷史和當代社會合而為一。」──諾貝爾獎委員會The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 was awarded to Mo Yan "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary".佛說：「生死疲勞，從貪欲起，少欲無為，身心自在。」這是一部關於鄉土中國當代史的大敘述。小說以一位土地改革時期被槍斃的地主，不斷經歷著六道輪迴的轉世，由此觀看中國農村土地的變革。《生死疲勞》敘述了一九五○年到二○○○年中國農村五十年的歷史，圍繞土地這個沉重的話題，莫言闡釋了農民與土地的種種關係，並透過生死輪迴的藝術圖像，展示了新中國成立以來中國農民的生活和他們頑強、樂觀、堅韌的精神。在這部大敍述裡，有家族的仇恨，有情欲的糾葛，有驚人的貧困和匱乏帶來的焦慮，有狂熱的理想國追求的幻滅和失落，有新的市場化之下鄉土中國的新希望、困擾和挑戰…… 這是一部向中國古典小說和民間敍事致敬的重要著作。莫言以「章回體」的形式，將六道輪迴這一東方意象融涵在全書的字裡行間，寫出了中國農民對生命無比執著的頌歌和悲歌。全書將中國人龐雜喧譁的苦難經驗化為純美準確的詩篇，莊嚴而寧靜，祥和而自然。/《生死疲勞》：以「動物之眼」講述五十年鄉村史 小說的敘述者，是土地改革時被槍斃的一個地主，他認為自己雖有財富，並無罪惡，因此在陰間裡他為自己喊冤。在小說中他不斷地經歷著六道輪迴，一世為人、一世為馬、一世為牛、一世為驢……每次轉世為不同的動物，都未離開他的家族，離開這塊土地。小說正是通過他的眼睛，準確說，是各種動物的眼睛來觀察和體味中國農村的變革。 莫言親自解讀：鄉村人物的個性價值 ．寫作速度創紀錄。莫言只用43天寫就長達55萬字的《生死疲勞》。最多一天寫作1.65萬字，平均一天只睡三小時，突破了他自己寫作速度的最高紀錄，自稱睡覺時也有一半的腦細胞在工作，有的夢也變成現實。 ．書名《生死疲勞》來自佛經中的一句：「生死疲勞，從貪欲起，少欲無為，身心自在。」莫言說，佛教認為人生最高境界是成佛，只有成佛才能擺脫令人痛苦的六道輪迴，而人因有貪欲則很難與命運抗爭。 ．以人物的

本書由凱迪克獎得主 Lane Smith 創作，是一本充滿動感與參與感的互動朗讀圖畫書。故事從一個再熟悉不過的校園情境出發：學校很有趣，但有時候，就是需要休息一下。即使不是正式下課時間，也可以來一場「現在就要的下課時間」。書中文字不斷邀請孩子大聲喊出「RECESS！」，並跟著做出各種動作與聲音，讓閱讀成為釋放能量的出口。Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans School is where you go to learn. It is fun. But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun. That is why there is recess. But what if it's not recess time? No problem! You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess. It doesn't matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: RECESS! Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet

Minecraft暢銷作者全新力作，遊戲與閱讀完美融合結合角色扮演與互動敘事，本書打造全新閱讀體驗。讀者將化身學徒賽斯，在危機四伏的地下迷宮中冒險，透過選擇與骰子決定故事走向。融合遊戲機制與奇幻情節，不僅提升閱讀參與感，也讓每一次翻頁都充滿未知與驚喜，是進入RPG世界的最佳入門之作。Adventure awaits in this middle-grade fantasy series that invites young readers to step into the shoes of of the story's hero! Combining elements of table-top roleplaying and pick-your-poison storytelling, a roll of the dice determines whether you'll score a legendary win...or an epic fail. Set in a classic high-fantasy setting, Seth is last-surviving apprentice of the great wizard Bristleboor. One day, Bristleboor sends Seth on a mission to find an elusive flower that grows in the tunnels under the castle they live in. Aided by an imprisoned imp named Calivore, Seth traverses the tunnels and comes upon monsters to fight and puzzles to solve while learning secrets about himself...and his master. By the end, he and the reader will need to make choices about where and with whom their loyalties lie and what kind of hero they want to become. In this

歡迎來到Grotteskew古堡，一個充滿奇怪發明、黏糊配方與…各種意外誕生的怪物的地方！這裡的怪博士Erasmus總是忙著製造新生物，卻總忘了那些已經存在的。其中最早、最善良的「第一號作品」Stitch Head，總是默默守護著大家，幫忙解決一場又一場怪獸級麻煩。本套書收錄1至6集，包括《The Forgotten Creation》、《The Pirate's Eye》等六個黑白插圖冒險故事。故事融合哥德式奇想、輕微驚悚與誠摯友情，節奏緊湊，情節幽默又富想像力，適合喜歡《Frankenstein meets Tim Burton》風格的小讀者。This boxed set for children ages 7-10 includes books 1-6 in the exciting Stitch Head chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.Books 1-6 in the exciting Stitch Head chapter book series are part of this boxed set for children ages 7-10. Includes The Forgotten Creation, The Pirate's Eye, The Ghost of Grotteskew, The Spider's Lair, The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin, and The Monster Hunter. Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stitch Head

嗝嗝普從未想過，一堂普通課竟會變成與巨浪搏鬥的求生冒險。與龍牙、風行者並肩奮戰，他在歡笑與驚險中，逐步學習何為真正的勇氣。全新《馴龍高手》支線故事(番外篇)，圖文交織，勇氣與友情同樣精采！In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for developing readers and packed with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read stories, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third never meant to get into trouble. But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas in a sinking ship facing imminent doom.Join Hiccup and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious adventures at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are at the bottom in pretty much everything.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL, where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!

★精心設計的心理懸疑故事，從一樁神秘失蹤開始，層層揭開夫妻看似完美生活的暗潮洶湧。★每一分鐘的等待都帶來更多疑問，緊繃的氣氛讓讀者無法自拔。★故事氛圍陰鬱緊湊，適合喜歡家庭懸疑與心理驚悚的讀者。★展開對安全感、信任與真相的探討，揭示最親密關係中的裂痕。懸念迭起，多重轉折使真相層層揭露，令人猜不到結局。故事圍繞一位名叫Bryden Frost的忙碌母親。在一次早晨的追撞事故的7天之後，Bryden突然消失，留下丈夫Sam和女兒。她的手機、錢包和車子都還在家中停車場及公寓內，彷彿人就此蒸發。警方展開調查，懷疑Bryden是否遭遇綁架、逃走或其他可能性。這部小說結合了傳統警探流程與心理懸疑元素，節奏緊湊，人物塑造豐滿，是喜愛家庭懸疑、心理驚悚的讀者不可錯過的作品。An instant New York Times bestseller!“Stunning. Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twists and turns — Shari Lapena is at the very top of her game here. [She Didn't See It Coming] might be my favorite yet!” —Lucy FoleyThe new gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorWhen a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late?Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condominium, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple

The gripping follow-up to multi-million bestselling author Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 – now a Netflix film, starring Keira Knightley. Paradise comes at a price . .. The stunning mountain views. The beautiful shore of Lake Geneva.The terrified woman held in the suite belonging to the hotel’s millionaire owner. Lo Blacklock’s all-expenses paid trip to a luxury Swiss chateau should have been the ideal return to work. But as her past catches up with her, the millionaire’s mistress demanding that Lo help her escape, and a body turning up in the room next door, forces Lo to ask how far would she go to help someone she’s not even sure she can trust… Praise for Ruth Ware: ‘A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there’ DAVID BALDACCI'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY ‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up till the last chapter’ ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel i

「只要擁有一個閃亮好點子，誰都能成為世界名人才！」Daffodil 偶然看到村莊要舉辦一場才藝表演，第一名獎金高達 25 英鎊！為了這筆巨款（以及成名的夢想），她決定報名參加。但問題來了：她根本沒有才藝。她決定成為一名長號演奏家，但在這之前，她必須先想辦法「弄到」一支長號，並且在短時間內學會它，不過災難總是來的非常的快...像是走音的樂器、災難性的彩排、舞台上的突發狀況、還有意想不到的競爭對手...這一集描寫了孩子為了目標勇往直前的「熱血（與盲目）」。故事展現了 Daffodil 強大的解決問題能力（雖然方法都很離譜），非常能引起正值學校才藝表演階段孩子的共鳴。Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it''s really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong! A brilliantly funny new series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World.Daffodil is eight years old. She''s the youngest in her family but is full of BOBBY DAZZLERS, which means brilliant ideas.Daff''s latest Bobby Dazzler involves entering the Chipping Grimley Village Talent Show and winning £25 and getting her picture in the local paper so she can become WORLD FAMOUS. But first she needs to practise the trombone so she can win the competition. And before that she needs to get a trombone ... And to start off with, she''ll need to raise £25 to buy a trom

Bluey and Bingo love to play games outside. They’re playing on the seesaw, setting up a Daddy Day Spa and even trying to catch a wild pig! Lift the flaps to find out all the hilarious things that happen during their games. Experience the fun of playing outside with Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant lift-the-flap book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: What Games Should We Play?Bluey: I Love my FamilyBluey: Road TripBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen must risk everything and everyone she loves for the chance to restore her lost kingdom of Jasad.Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind.In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father's desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it's too late, but Arin's search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about hisfamily and the destruction of Jasad.War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will

狗狗專屬豪華飯店沃夫摩爾，水碗總是滿滿、枕頭上還有飼料！這次來訪的是著名鬼故事作家方先生，他想遠離恐怖，享受彩虹與泡泡的假期。可是，沃夫摩爾真的沒有鬼嗎？幽默故事搭配可愛插圖，狗狗迷不容錯過！Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Is Not Haunted, the second book in the pawsome, full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland—now in paperbackWelcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).In the second installment of this pawsome series, famous spooky-story writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation full of rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles. Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted . . . or is it?With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter-book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!The Woo

Otto是一隻有著長長身體的臘腸狗。他喜歡很多東西，但他最愛的，還是那個又軟又舒服的籃子，而且他非常樂意分享！ 這是一個甜蜜又幽默的故事，搭配溫暖細膩的插圖，講述一隻無法說「不」的臘腸狗，因為他的好心導致一連串熱鬧好玩的事情... An adorable, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a kind-hearted sausage dog who just can't say no, from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner. A delightfully funny tale about kindness and sharing from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner, the creator of Arlo the Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep. This is Otto. Otto loves a lot of things, but nothing more than his beloved basket - and he's more than happy to share! A sweet, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a sausage dog who just can't say no. After Otto invites one of his friends to share his comfy basket, word quickly spreads around the neighbourhood. Soon he's sharing his cosy bed with all the dogs in the area, even taking in the local strays! Before he knows it, everyone is having the best sleep in his beloved basket: everyone, but Otto! Will Otto ever get his basket back to

Come and meet the Chocolate Rabbit Family in this cute story from the world of Sylvanian Families.Welcome to the Red Roof Country Home! Come inside to meet Freya and her family, who are getting ready to throw a special party for all their friends. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find! And can you spot Freya''s baby sister Crème hiding in the house?With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, Freya''s Perfect Party is the perfect introduction for little ones to the iconic and beloved world of Sylvanian Families.Freya''s Perfect Party: A Lift-the-Flap Story is part of a range of official Sylvanian Families books, including stories, sticker books, activity books and more!

《The Wedding People》由Alison Espach所著，故事講述女主角菲比（Phoebe）在經歷離婚、失業與愛貓去世後，帶著輕生念頭來到羅德島新港市的豪華旅館-Cornwall Inn，希望在這裡結束生命。她穿著綠色洋裝和金色高跟鞋，被誤認為是正在舉辦盛大婚禮的一部分，這場婚禮正由新娘莉拉（Lila）精心籌備。隨著菲比被迫捲入婚禮的種種混亂與危機，她與莉拉意外地建立起情誼。菲比逐漸找到生活的意義和希望，也與新郎加里（Gary）產生了情感火花，並重新開啟對人生和家庭的期待。書中真實刻劃了菲比內心的掙扎與成長，探討失婚、身心健康、孤獨與救贖等主題。本書以婚禮一週的時間窗口為背景，交織出多角度的人物關係和心理描寫，情節既緊湊又感人。它展現了疲憊靈魂如何通過意外契機重新找到生命的光亮。The runaway New York Times bestseller with over one million copies soldA Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club Pick, New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, and a #1 Indie Next PickNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, Time, Chicago Tribune Biblioracle, HuffPost, US Magazine, Elle, Real Simple, and GlamourA propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in

七位青少年參加學校舉辦的靜修活動，卻來到一間被遺棄的汽車旅館，等著他們的，是一句神祕訊息：「我知道你們一年前做的事。」過去校園火災的祕密即將曝光，復仇者也悄悄現身。每小時，他們都要選出一人跨出白線，否則全員遭殃。誰有罪？誰該留下？這是一場關於真相、背叛與選擇的心理遊戲。節奏緊湊、懸念十足，適合喜歡推理與青春驚悚的讀者。The utterly addictive new YA thriller with a twist you'll NEVER guess... A nail-biting summer mystery, for fans of ONE OF US IS LYING and WE WERE LIARS.Seven liars in the circle. Only one can survive...Seven teens arrive for a school retreat - only to find an abandoned motel and a sinister text message waiting for them: I know what you did a year ago.Each of the seven buried a guilty secret about their tragic school fire. And now someone is out for revenge.Every hour they must choose the guiltiest one among them to cross over the white line that circles the motel and be killed. Otherwise, they all die.But who deserves to live, and who to die? Because only one of them can survive...DO YOU DARE ENTER THE CIRCLE OF LIARS?"Incredibly tense and beyond gripping." Ravena Guron, bestselling author of THIS BOOK KILLS"Fast paced, gripping

《Oi Frog!》暢銷作者Kes Gray全新力作，這是一本搞笑又溫馨感人的翻翻書故事，主角是兩隻非常要好的長頸鹿朋友，他們之間的愛與信任，將把牠們之間的友誼推向全新的「高度」！認識一下Torla，一隻比一般長頸鹿還要高的長頸鹿；還有Smorla，一隻.....比一般長頸鹿還要矮的長頸鹿。在故事裡，矮小的Smorla必須想辦法救出不小心掉進洞裡超高的Torla，但似乎不管他怎麼努力，Torla就是卡在那裡動彈不得，Smorla該怎麼辦呢？From the author of the bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heart-warming lift-the-flap picture book about two best friends, who just happen to be giraffes. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who is... well, smaller than average. In The Deeper than Average Hole, Smorla must figure out how to rescue her friend, but despite her best efforts, Torla remains resolutely stuck. How will Smorla get her out?! Featuring two stronger-than-average elephants, one hairier-than-average gorilla, and a BIG surprise, this book is packed with uproarious deadpan humour that will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn the pages. Beyond the laughs, The Deeper than Average Hole teaches children the importance of persistence and helping others as Smor

'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MOTHER'S SECRETS CAN BE DEADLYWinter is closing in on the Mornington Peninsula and the coastal community of Waterloo is looking for ways to keep warm. But things start to heat up for Detective Inspector Hal Challis when Janine McQuarrie is shot in a quiet country lane while her terrified daughter watches from the car.As the compromising details of the McQuarries' personal lives come to light, Challis and Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry are faced with another complication: the victim's father-in-law, who is also their superintendent. It seems everyone has something to hide this winter. Can the truth be uncovered before the killer strikes again?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the third Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

本書延續 Hank Goes Honk 的角色魅力，這回鵝 Hank 來到農場，依舊忍不住「peck, peck, peck！」──小豬的充氣玩具被啄破、小雞的彈跳床破了洞、連綿羊的毛線也被扯得一團亂。就在一片混亂中，大公牛現身，Hank 是否終於遇到對手？這本厚頁洞洞書結合農場場景與滑稽劇情，讓孩子在互動中感受語言的節奏與重複聲音的樂趣。插畫風格俐落又充滿動感，營造出「搗蛋卻可愛」的角色氛圍，是陪伴幼兒閱讀時能引發笑聲與對話的好選擇。A laugh-out-loud peep-through board book from the creators behind Hank Goes Honk.Peck, peck, peck!Look out! Hank’s on the farm, and he’s causing chaos. He’s burst the pigs’ inflatable, made a hole in the chicks’ trampoline and unravelled poor Sheep’s knitting! When Bull shows up, it looks like Hank has finally met his match. Will our favourite pesky, pecky goose learn to rein it in? Or will his beak get him into trouble yet again?Little ones will love the anarchic humour in this stylish board book – part of the popular Hank Goes Honk series. With chunky peep-through pages that are a treat to hold, and a fantastic farmyard setting, Hank Goes Peck offers a fun way to develop language skills. Babies and toddlers who love Peck Peck Peck by Lucy Cousins, Don’t Tickle the Lio

當侏儸紀公園碰上葛瑞冏日記的精采、爆笑冒險故事★精彩刺激的冒險故事結合恐龍、科技與動作場面，讓讀者沉浸在緊湊、充滿挑戰性的情節中。★真實且多元的角色塑造展現友情、信任與合作精神，角色形象立體且易於共鳴。★結合教育啟發與時代議題探討自然生態保護、現代科技、人工智慧、假新聞等當代重要話題，兼具娛樂與教育意義，幫助年輕讀者理解科技社會的機會與挑戰。故事講述了少年特工Finn和他的兩位朋友Milo與Tasi，連同一隻名為Arty的微鳥龍與新加入的年輕駭客Ether，一同被派遣到蘇格蘭執行一項關鍵任務：奪回被盜的高科技設備，該技術若落入不法之手，將可能引發全球混亂。故事中，他們必須面對組織內部的間諜威脅，以及一場高風險的追蹤和智謀鬥爭。小說融合了恐龍元素、秘密特工任務與現代科技挑戰，並討論了人工智慧、假新聞以及社交媒體影響力等當代重要主題。Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid in the third installment of the lively and action-packed Mission: Microraptor series!Junior agents Finn, Milo and Tasi are dispatched to Scotland, along with young hacker Ether and Arty the microraptor, to recover stolen technology that could plunge the world into chaos.It’s their most nail-biting mission yet – even before they wake a monster from the deep . . .Super-cool, accessible, fun – a fresh voice in middle-grade fiction.Themes of environment, technology and villainous mind-control.PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:‘short, sharp, hilarious and ultra readable.’ PIERS TORDAY‘Fast, funny and fabulous.

本書是《金魚男孩》作者莉莎・湯普森深受喜愛的人物再登場，帶來一段關於謎團與友誼的感人故事。梅樂蒂在墓園的一角發現一間被遺忘的小屋，還有一位神秘的少年藏身其中。對方自稱是見習間諜，正在監視一名當地罪犯。但這一切聽起來太不可思議，於是梅樂蒂與朋友馬修、傑克開始調查真相。在追查過程中，孩子們不只發現隱藏的祕密，也一步步學習什麼是信任、勇氣，和面對現實的力量。一部結合懸疑與情感的成長小說，適合喜歡解謎與思考的中高年級讀者，是一趟令人難忘的閱讀旅程。Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. The Magpie Riddle was previously published as The Graveyard Riddle. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there...Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go. A clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve "One of our most inventive writers for children"

Official illustrated children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series!Things may be heating up in the Nether, but at school, things have taken a cold turn!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!When the Evoker King transformed himself into the Evoker Kid – a total noob who only wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer – he didn’t leave a clue as to what he wanted Harper and her friends to do.Now that the team is closer than ever to facing the Ender Dragon, Harper takes it upon herself to figure out their whole plan down to the last detail – but she doesn’t know how they’re going to make it work with the odds stacked against them. Everything starts to feel overwhelming, especially since they don’t really know what will happen to Eek

Meet Sprigatito, the cheeky Grass Cat Pokémon! Learn all about Liko and her partner Pokémon, Sprigatito, in this fun Level 1 Reader. Including simple sentence structures, basic vocabulary and high frequency phonics, this story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Rivals in the Dark of Night [9780008743147]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Roar of the Black Rayquaza [9780008743161]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: A Chall

My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary. Plop of the Class SynopsisFrom the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes the second in Jim Smith's new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+.My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary: PLOP OF THE CLASS is packed full of friendship, fun and toilet jokes galore!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies - on a series of fun adventure stories... help Pedro to keep his title as the king of poo when he and meets another kid obsessed with STINK, navigate an OBSTACLE course like no other at school, ESCAPE a set of portaloos on the move, and choose a brand new state-of-the-art toilet at the TOILET WORLD megastore. Sounds FUN right?These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.

這本官方授權的《Sylvanian Families: Cosy Adventures Colouring Book》將森林家族的日常冒險化作可愛插圖，邀請讀者透過上色體驗悠閒時光。書中共有40多幅插圖，包括沙灘假期、騎行樂趣、遊樂園活動等，畫面簡單大方，適合兒童與成人共同享受。高解析度印刷讓細節清晰呈現，無論是初學者還是喜歡細心著色的讀者，都能找到樂趣。這是一本兼具療癒效果與趣味性的著色書，適合收藏或作為禮物。A bold and simple colouring book featuring adorable characters from the world of Sylvanian Families.Relax and enjoy the charming world of Sylvanian Families with this adorable official colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Sylvanian Families: Cosy Adventures Colouring Book is perfect for stress relief and mindful moments, and fun for all ages!From cycle rides to boat trips, beach days to fairground fun, experience the wonder of everyday adventures in this super cute colouring book. Featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrationsA variety of designs for beginners and

A charming, sci-fi twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new classmates are literal aliensFrom author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different.Hello, friends.I am writing this little book to document my discoveries from outer space.Things are very different here . . .James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy,he’sthe alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms.No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don’t even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.

Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Black Panther has to clear his name when a dangerous weapon goes missing, and Doctor Strange must learn to ask for help after magic goes haywire.Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume!Black Panther: The sacred Mound of Wakanda is being attacked by a rival Tribe, and Wakandans are growing restless. So it’s bad timing when Black Panther is called away by the Avengers. A highly classified weapon has been stolen, and all signs point to Black Panther! With help from some familiar faces, Black Panther must clear his name and battle the greatest threat Wakanda has ever faced.Doctor Strange: When a group of werelizards mysteriously appear, Doctor Strange is ready for action. He has become the go-to hero for all things magical, but he’d prefer to work alone. As more attacks occur, Strange must seek guidance from a number of mystical allies. But when thing

★ Roblox玩家必讀圖像小說全新系列開跑★ 校園日常×虛擬世界穿越，笑點與戰鬥一次到位★ 漫畫式分鏡＋滿版細節，沉浸感滿分故事從一場校園意外開始，Mitch與好友穿越進入虛擬學院世界，展開升級闖關冒險。Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel series, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school. Their principal, Principal Borelox, was being awful as usual, and Roger and his cronies were getting on their nerves. But when Mitch accidentally spills his drink on his computer in the tech lab, something miraculous happens. A door appears out of nowhere with the symbol of their favorite video game, Roblox. Well, Mitch and his buddies just have to check it out!Stepping through the door, the kids are immediately transported into Roblox Academy, a blocky world where they are all avatars of themselves. Can the kids get to the bottom of this digital world ... or will the mysterious villain, Mr. Warlock, turn them all into zombies!? Read and fi

【核心賣點】本書作者周林浩Chau Lam Ho (Michael)老師在HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A 取得滿分成績，他結合多年英文教學經驗，總結出英文寫作15式，有助讀者成功拔尖，獲得佳績。精選15種英語體裁 (Sample Writing of Different Text Types)，分析體裁特點，提供範文，強調學習重點，並提供詞彙短語的近義形式 (Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing)　以及多樣化常用句式 (Alternative Expressions) ，全方位強化英文能力。【一句話推介】HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A滿分成績的Michael Sir，教你寫作15式，助你成功拔尖。【內容簡介】每次英文作文總想爭取高分，但一直未能達至拔尖水平嗎？在HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A 取得滿分成績的周老師，結合多年教學經驗，總結出英文寫作15式，有助成功拔尖，獲得佳績。 本書特點：1 精選15種英語體裁 (Sample Writing of Different Text Types) 從小學及初中英語課程裏精選日記、網誌、建議信、故事、看圖作文、公函等15種體裁，分析體裁特點，提供範文，強調學習重點。2 提供常用詞彙短語的近義形式 (Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing) 按「開心」、「傷心」、「生氣」、「緊張」等情感主題，提供近義表達方式。除了用happy表達「開心」之外，還可以用delighted、joyful、thrilled、scream with joy、give each other a fist pump 和 give a high five等，並且通過例句體現詞彙的用法。3 多樣化常用句式 (Alternative Expressions) 供靈活運用 掌握句式變化有助提升寫作水平，例如撰寫非正式建議信時，可組合運用多樣化的句式，例如：I used to have the same problem. I’ll tell you how I dealt with it and I believe you’ll no longer find it a problem soon.4 你也

Artificial Intelligence is all about humans asking computers and other machines to think and even behave like humans, and to take on jobs that people find too difficult or too boring. But how do you actually define the term? What exactly can machines with AI already do, and what might they be able to do in the future?AI For Beginners answers all the questions - where answers exist - and raises debating points at every turn about what it all means. Should we be asking machines to do creative tasks, such as writing and illustrating books? Do we need to worry if intelligent machines need to be treated like people? Is there a chance that machines might take over the world, either by accident or on purpose? Is there any point going to school and doing homework if computers can do it all for us, and better?

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這是一本充滿喜悅的故事，慶祝「笑」有多麼美好！有些人咯咯笑、有些人哈哈大笑、有人狂笑、尖笑、還有人發出像獅子一樣的大吼笑聲……這本書告訴我們：笑聲是療癒自己心情最棒的方式，它能讓我們彼此靠近，也能在難過的時候讓我們開心。由《紐約時報》暢銷繪者丹尼爾・魏斯曼（Daniel Wiseman）用色彩鮮明、與活力十足的插畫來呈現。笑聲會傳染，這本又正面又超級好笑的繪本，保證讓各位一看就笑出來！一旦開始笑，就完全停不下來囉～The Laughing Book is ajoyful picture book celebrating laughter in all its form – perfect for spreading happiness... once you start laughing you won’t be able to stop.Everybody laughs. Some people laugh all of the time. Others laugh some of the time. And some people say they never laugh (though I bet they do when nobody is looking). When do you laugh?The Laughing Book is a joyful story celebrating how wonderful it feels to laugh! Some people cackle or chortle, hoot, howl or roar… or giggle and guffaw! This book highlights how laughter is the best medicine and can bring us all together, and cheer us up when we’re feeling sad. Brought to life with energetic, vibrant and bold illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Daniel Wiseman.Laughter is contagious, and this posi

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is cooking up something new in this graphic novel for the earliest readers!The Gingerbread Man’s class is back in the kitchen! They’re using shapes to make fun cookies and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to he wants to make—a new puppy! AKA a cookie’s best friend.But when the puppy comes to life and runs loose through the school, the class will have to come up with even more fun creations to lure him back home. Good thing this cookie sure knows how to have a ball!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels--published in both hardcover and paperback editions--is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.Series Overview: The Gingerbread Man is Loose in Graphic Novels!Spring 2024: Buttons on the Loose and Class Pet on the LooseFall 2024: Paper Airplanes on the LooseSpring 2025: New Friend on the Loose

【特裝版內容收錄】●本集小說With特別設計書衣●雙面壓克力吊飾 (尺寸：L7cm×W7cm)●特裝版限定8P小冊子–四分咲花梨的詭計★和美少女們充滿同居生活＆戰鬥的日子竟是空忙一場──？★熱愛平凡的無雙戰士開啟了鐵血且剛毅的日常戀愛喜劇！四分咲高志是打贏外星人發起的侵略戰爭，守護了世界的英雄。這位稀世罕見的戰士只有一個小小的夢想──「我想過上平凡的高中生活。」在戰爭結束後，為了實現夙願，雀躍不已的他決定立即返回日本生活。可是，出生於北歐的戰友娜塔莉不知為何以「同居」為由，住進了高志的家裡……？一切都是為了安穩和平的青春。不願和戀愛與戰鬥有所牽扯的最強退伍士兵高志，究竟能不能過上平靜的生活──

This book is the first book written by Omega Ministry, the reason why it is called the "Messenger of Time and Space" series because it was inspired by visions and dreams that I received—entirely from the Heavenly Father.Sometime back in 2012, a prophet named Patricia in Toronto prophesied about writing a book, saying that it would be revealed to the world. However, it wasn't until ten years later that I began writing. “Who Is Battling for Earth—The Clash of Spiritual Warfare” is the first book of the “Messenger of Time and Space” series.I never knew that in another dimension, another time and space, Someone had been watching, observing, protecting, and silently loving me all along, guarding me secretly. My life, which was nothing but a speck of dust among the multitudes, like a drop of water in the ocean—ordinary and unremarkable—became legendary due to Someone's intervention.How our story began – one day my world collided with His, and at a certain point in time, He (God) crossed time

What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling comedy from #1 bestseller Mhairi McFarlane'Think of the great duos of history. We're just like them.''You mean like Kylie and Jason? Torvill and Dean? Sonny and Cher?''I think you've missed the point, Rachel.'Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel.It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It's been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away.They'd been partners in crime and the best of friends.But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return.And along with it, the broken heart she's never been able to mend.Hilarious, heartbreaking and everything in between, you'll be hooked from their first 'hello'.'Very very witty and funny. Left me in awe ... a total gem' Marian Keyes'The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day' Lisa Jewell

In this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of the bestselling novels of Matt Haig and Gabrielle Zevin.Dok-go lives in Seoul Station. He can’t remember his past, and the only thing he knows for certain is that he could really use a drink. When he finds a lost wallet filled with documents, his life is drastically changed.Mrs. Yeom, a retired history teacher and current owner of her neighborhood’s corner store, is distraught over the loss of her purse, until she receives a mysterious call from the person who found it. To thank this down-on-his-luck stranger, she offers him a free meal from the convenience store. Seeing the joy the food brings him, Mrs. Yeom impulsively invites him to stop by for lunch every day.In a twist of fate, Dok-go saves the store from a robber—a brave ac

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin